In a statement, the school said Younes was a good student who was on track to graduate in June.

"Our entire school community was saddened to learn this morning of Seth's death," the school's principal, Brett Miller, said in a statement. "Seth was a very friendly, positive kid who was well-liked by his peers and respected by his teachers." Younes was involved in several social groups at the school, said Miller, who said "his tragic loss is being mourned by all of us."

On Tuesday, the family was en route back to Saratoga Springs from New York City, where the cruise ship docked, according to a family member.